"The debut single from her critically-acclaimed debut album, The Lovely. Two original arrangements of Schumann, Purcell and Dani Siciliano wrap together 150 years of music under a warm blanket. Two contemporary songs, ranging from the feel of jazz standards to pop with a twist showcase her singing and arranging talent."

"Recorded at home (a fairly Herculean task that involved, amongst other things, squeezing a string quartet into her front room) The Lovely began life as a bunch of 4-track recordings known collectively as 'Mara's Album Ha Ha Ha'. Mara signed to Matthew Herbert's Accidental Records at the beginning of 2004 and put the finishing touches to The Lovely in March. Arranged and produced by Mara, with additional production and mixing magic from her old buddies Plaid, the album is equal parts sinister and serene. The haunting opener, 'Saw Song', demonstrates Mara's saw playing skills and swooping vocal range. 'I Blame You Not', a loose arrangement of a piece of Schumann, has the feel of a jazz standard. 'Bonding' and 'Bravely Born(e)' are both awash with sweet forties-style harmonies. Conventional instruments such as piano and guitar appear alongside more unusual ones: ukuleles strum their way through quirky fairytale 'Baby Bloodheart' and an mbira (African thumb piano) provides the pulse for the uplifting album closer 'For Me'."